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Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Connection and Independence
This module shifts your perspective on your child's behavior. You'll learn the fundamental neuroscience that explains why logic fails during a tantrum—it's a brain short-circuit, not defiance. The focus is on attachment theory, demonstrating that secure love is the fuel for independence. We introduce the powerful tool of Limited Choice to meet your child's core biological need for control, turning daily demands into empowering decisions. Key Takeaway: Stop viewing tantrums as manipulation. Start using control strategies that align with your child's developing brain.
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1.1. Neuroscience and Behavior
1.2. From Dependence to Autonomy
1.3. The Power of Limited Choice
Module 2: Responsibility and Realistic Expectations
This module addresses the core conflict between the busy adult and the exploratory child. You'll learn to distinguish between punishment and natural consequence, teaching your child genuine responsibility through logical outcomes, not shame. We explore the "Trap of Expectations," providing strategies like visual timers and the 3-Second Pause to manage your own stress and lower your reaction to their slowness. The goal is to make independence achievable by using Task Breakdown and praising effort, not just perfect results. Key Takeaway: Your calm pace determines their learning. Shift your focus from perfection to participation.
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2.1. Defining Responsibility (Ages 2-6)
2.2. The Trap of Expectations and Time
2.3. Task Breakdown and Positive Reinforcement
Module 3: From Tantrum to Connection
This module is the practical crisis management unit. We analyze the biological needs hiding behind the 5 most common tantrums (like the phone or bedtime struggle). You'll master the V.A.L. Technique (Validate, Accept the Limit, Lead to Action) to maintain boundaries while honoring your child's emotion. The core hands-on tool is the Emotion Box, which teaches your child emotional containment by physically externalizing and safely putting away big feelings, immediately followed by co-regulation. Key Takeaway: Respond to the need (connection, safety), not the behavior (yelling). Your calm is their strongest medicine.
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3.1. Analysis of the 5 Tantrums (Inner View)
3.2. Application of the V.A.L. Technique
3.3. The Emotion Box in Action (Containment)
3.4. Active Listening and Emotion Mediation
Module 4: Mindfulness and Family Sustainability
This module focuses on the longevity of these changes, starting with parental self-regulation. You will learn simple mindfulness tools, like the 3-Breath Anchor, to quickly lower your stress response before you yell. We cover easy-to-implement mindfulness games for children (like Flower and Candle Breathing) to build their own calm habits. Finally, we provide strategies for consistency and self-care, recognizing that sustainable parenting depends on the well-being of the adult caregivers. Key Takeaway: You cannot pour from an empty cup. Your self-care is the ultimate parenting strategy.
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4.1. Mindfulness as Parental Regulation
4.2. Mindfulness in the Family Routine (Children)
4.3. Sustainability and Consistency
4.4. Closing: Integration and Resources to Take Home
Final BNE Message: Shifting the Goal
Remember the core message: The goal is not to raise a child who never gets frustrated, but one who knows what to do with their frustration. We are building their resilience and teaching them that their feelings are valid, but they don't have to control their actions.
Fostering Independence and Emotional Resilience (Ages 2-6)

Purpose: A practical tool to meet the child’s need for control in a constructive way.

  • The Need for Control: Between ages 2 and 6, the child is developing their sense of self and will (“No!”). Tantrums arise when this will is repressed.

  • Strategy: Limited Choice channels the child’s need for control toward options that are acceptable to the adult. Never give an option you aren’t willing to accept.

  • Strategic Application:

    • Rule: Always offer only two acceptable options.

    • When to Use It: On the how or the where, never the if of the action.

    • Mistaken Example: “Do you want to put on your coat?” (Easy answer: NO).

    • Correct Example: “It’s time to go (YES). Do you want to put your coat on by yourself or do you want me to help with the zipper?”

Exercise Files
_Plantilla de Tareas 5 Días, 5 Elecciones.pdf
Size: 1.36 MB
Task Template 5 Days, 5 Choices.pdf
Size: 724.51 KB
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